Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Address: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850
Shift hours: days 6:45am-3:15pm, evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am
Bill rate: $55/Hour
Client: Broome County-Temporary Staffing Services for Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Facility Name: Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involvesresponsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals;
• Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;
• Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;
• Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;
• Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident's condition;
• Updates the care plan as needed;
• Carries out therapeutic treatments;
• Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I.V.) to residents, observing for side effects and effectiveness;
• Secures/accounts for control drugs;
• Maintains nursing care and administrative records and reports;
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSON CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of current nursing practice;
• Skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of resident care;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Dependability, resourcefulness, good observation skills and professionalism;
• Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g., suction machine, oxygen units, vaporizer);
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; or
• B) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and a limited permit * to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Possession of license within six months of appointment.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements:
DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission
3 days of orientation will be required.